Economist Podcasts The coup is on the other foot: Myanmar
Feb 11, 2021
Charlie McCann, Southeast Asia correspondent for The Economist, discusses the escalating protests in Myanmar against the military coup, emphasizing the unique tactics employed by demonstrators. Mian Ridge, U.S. news editor, dives into the challenges of implementing transgender rights within the criminal justice system, highlighting legislative efforts in California. They also explore the contentious landscape of trans rights amid societal debates, and a quirky look at autocrats' opulent bathrooms draws parallels to their reigns.
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Trans Rights Executive Order
- President Biden signed an executive order protecting people from gender identity discrimination.
- The order faces pushback, with the White House defending trans rights as human rights.
Carla Bello's Case
- Carla Bello, a trans woman in Florida, was jailed and mistreated.
- Denied hormones, she faced severe health effects until a lawyer helped her.
Transgender Inmates in Men's Jails
- The majority of transgender women are placed in men's jails.
- While policies allowing housing based on gender identity are increasing, the exact numbers remain unknown.